Though prime facie suggested that it might be a case of snakebite, later a probe was launched based on the complaint of Basanti's father against Ganesh
The accused got the snake from a snake charmer, convincing him that he needed the cobra for a religious purpose. He was able to release the snake into the room as the couple slept in separate rooms.
While prima facie it appeared to be a case of snake bite, the police launched a probe based on the wife's father's complaint. He has accused his son-in-law of killing his daughter.